Middlesex, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Middlesex, NJ is $2,900.

Average rent

$2,900

Month-over-month change

+$300

Year-over-year change

+$400

Available rentals

16

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,750 to $5,800.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,7001
$2,2001
$2,5002
$2,6001
$2,7002
$2,8003
$2,9001
$3,1001
$3,2002
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,5003
$3,6003
$4,5001
$4,6001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $400 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,315$2,750
Feb$2,100$2,510
Mar$2,700$2,400
Apr$2,164$2,450
May$2,750$2,325
Jun$2,300$2,450
Jul$2,556$2,510
Aug$2,500$2,800
Sep$2,500No data
Oct$2,900No data
Nov$2,600No data
Dec$2,750No data

Market temperature

The Middlesex, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Middlesex, NJ is 38% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Middlesex, NJ?

The average rent in Middlesex, NJ is $2,900.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Middlesex, NJ?

Houses in Middlesex, NJ rent between $1,750 - $5,800 with an average rent of $2,900.

3. How has the rent in Middlesex, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Middlesex, NJ increased by $400

4. How much has the rent in Middlesex, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Middlesex, NJ increased by $300

5. How many available rentals are there in Middlesex, NJ?

There are currently 16 rentals available in Middlesex, NJ.

6. How do rent prices in Middlesex, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Middlesex, NJ is $2,900 — 38.1% higher the national average of $2,100.